Field Research Site Register

Summary

Based on the approval of a prototype developed under project PAST.238, a web-based, browser access, Field Research Site Register (the Register) data base was established to create a knowledgebase for MLA Management and contracted researchers to use in identifying where MLA funded project field research sites are located and what measurements are undertaken at those sites. The register also automatically created an archive of field site information (location and measurements taken) as projects pass their end dates to incrementally develop an MLA corporate memory of past field research activities. The Field Research Site Register enabled more efficient management of projects and sharing of research assets between projects for improved efficiency and collaboration of research activities and also review and retrieval of historical site information for strategic use by researchers and research managers.